state of play in America's schools
What’s the state of play in America’s schools? There’s little fun and a troubling lack of playfulness in classrooms according to the latest issue of the peer-reviewed American Journal of Play. Read more
top American cities for dog parks
Dog parks, off-leash areas designated for pooch playtime, are popping up all over the county. Here is a list of the top American cities for dog parks, and the results may surprise you. Read more
ensure that the world’s children flourish
What does the future hold to ensure that the world’s children flourish tomorrow. Here’s a look through the lens of global trends that hold both great challenges and opportunities. Read more
disc-golf course
Having trouble deciding what to do with that underutilized piece of park land that doesn’t fit into any specific programming niche and no money to alter the site? Why not consider a disc-golf course? Read more
Long-term athlete development
Long-term athlete development (LTAD) represents a big shift in the way sport is delivered. But what is it and should you be adopting it? Read more
Kid-sized traffic parks
Kid-sized “traffic parks” offer a creative way to teach the next generation of pedestrians and cyclists. They are as realistic as possible so kids will have an idea of what they’ll face when they walk or bike to school or the park. Read more
Safe Sport Act
The Safe Sport Act expands existing mandated youth abuse reporting laws and requires abuse awareness training for youth sports organizations. This Q&A helps sports organizations know how it applies to them. Read more
Climbing trees is safer than organized sports
Climbing trees is safer than organized sports. And the physical and emotional benefits far outweigh the parents’ perceived notion of the danger. Read more
suicidal thoughts
The number of children and teens in the United States who visited emergency rooms for suicidal thoughts and suicide attempts doubled between 2007 and 2015. 43% of the visits were with children between 5 and 11. Read more
People with autism do not lack empathy
People with autism do not lack empathy. If they fail to acknowledge someone’s pain, this means there are gaps in their understanding. They can be taught how to recognize and respond to others’ emotions. Read more
